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Supervised Consumption Site Virtual Forum, June 1
The City of Somerville and Fenway Health invite you to a virtual community forum to discuss a local supervised consumption site (SCS) on Wednesday, June 1, at 6 p.m. This forum will discuss what SCSs are, what the need is in Somerville, and ongoing efforts to explore establishing an SCS. This is an opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and share feedback. The meeting will be hosted on Zoom. Registration is required. Questions for the forum may be submitted in advance during…Somerville Human Rights Commission Seeks Four Members
Open Positions: Four Term: Three years The City of Somerville seeks four new members for the Human Rights Commission (HRC), and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. Boards and commissions offer an opportunity for residents with a range of experience, skills, expertise, and perspectives to share their talents and insights with their community. The Human Rights Commission seeks to protect and promote constitutional and civil rights and raise awareness of human rights issues,…Information Session and Public Hearing on FY 2023 Water and Sewer Rates, June 7
The City of Somerville will hold a virtual information session and public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 water and sewer rates on Tuesday, June 7. The information session will start at 6 p.m. and the public hearing will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. Anyone who would like to testify is welcome to attend and will be heard. Additional Q&A time will be offered following the hearing if attendees have remaining topics of discussion. Written testimony will also be accepted…Somerville Appointments Advisory Committee Seeks New Members
Open Positions: Five Term: Three years The City of Somerville seeks five members for the Mayor’s Appointments Advisory Committee (AAC), and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. Boards and commissions offer an opportunity for residents with a range of experience, skills, expertise, and perspectives to share their talents and insights with their community. The AAC makes nonpartisan and informed recommendations for appointments to more than a dozen of the City’s boards and…Somerville Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Seeks Two Members
Open Positions: Two Term: Five years The Somerville Housing Authority (SHA) Board of Commissioners seeks two new members, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. These positions do not have to be filled by SHA residents, but SHA residents are encouraged to apply. Boards and commissions offer an opportunity for residents with a range of experience, skills, expertise, and perspectives to share their talents and insights with their community. The SHA Board of Commissioners sets and…FabVille Maker Showcase, May 19
FabVille, the City of Somerville’s digital fabrication lab, is hosting its first Maker Showcase to celebrate the local maker community and their diverse creations. All are welcome at this evening of free demonstrations, talks, networking, and refreshments. The Showcase takes place Thursday, May 19, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Somerville High School, Room B032. Get a hands-on tutorial of the FabVille laser cutters and 3D printers, shop local wares and services, and meet BONK, the Somerville…Somerville Memorial Day Ceremony Set for May 30
This Memorial Day, the City of Somerville will host a ceremony of remembrance to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while in service to our country. The ceremony will take place Monday, May 30, at Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery on Broadway between Alewife Brook Parkway and North Street. Speaking remarks will begin at 10 a.m. featuring Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, City Council President Matthew McLaughlin, Director of Veterans’ Services Ted Louis-Jacques, and several members…SOMERVILLE OPEN LETTER: Joint Message and Resources Following Shooting in Buffalo, NY
Dear Community, Students, Parents, and Guardians, On Friday, youth in our City rallied for peace including calling for safety from gun violence and the impacts of racism in all of its forms. It was an act of both frustration and hope, of both concern and determination organized by youth involved with the nonprofit Teen Empowerment. Many of us went, and we were impressed and moved. Less than 24 hours later in a neighboring state, an 18-year-old white male, walked into a supermarket serving a…Somerville Planning Board Seeks Two Members
The Somerville Planning Board seeks one full member and one alternate member, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. A background in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, urban planning, and/or land-use law is beneficial but not required. Applicants should be interested in job creation, affordable housing development, and open space and multimodal transportation strategies. The Planning Board reviews long-term and large-scale planning throughout the city. It…Somerville Urban Design Commission Seeks One Member
Open Positions: One alternate Term: Four years The City of Somerville Urban Design Commission (UDC) seeks one new alternate member, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. A background or interest in urban design, community planning, landscape design, or architecture is beneficial but not required. The Urban Design Commission provides advice and recommendations on the design of development projects that affect the quality of Somerville’s public realm. The UDC has…Feedback
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